Uswa Khan

LMFTA

Therapist

About Uswa Khan

Hi, I’m Uswa, an Associate Licensed Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapist. I work with adults, emerging adults, couples, and families across the North Shore of Illinois. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, self-image concerns, relationship strain, and life transitions…whether that’s parenting changes, career pressure, grief/ loss, identity shifts, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer fit.

My approach is systems-based and collaborative. That means we look at the full context of your life (relationships, family dynamics, culture, and personal history) and how those pieces shape the way you cope, communicate, and care for yourself. Together, we identify what’s keeping you overwhelmed or disconnected and build healthier, more sustainable ways of relating to yourself and the people around you.

In sessions, you can expect a balance of warmth and honesty. I’m direct when it’s helpful, while staying deeply grounded in empathy and respect. I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to support emotional regulation, reduce distress, strengthen boundaries, and improve communication. If faith or spirituality is important to you, I’m open to integrating that into our work in a way that feels aligned with your values and goals.

Areas I often support clients with include:
*Anxiety, overthinking, and stress management
*Depression, emotional exhaustion, and motivation support
*Healing from difficult seasons or past experiences
*Self-esteem, confidence, and self-image
*Couples therapy, premarital counseling, and marital support
*Family therapy, parenting stress, and communication work
*Life transitions, adjustment, and identity development

If you’re looking for thoughtful, practical support and a space to work through what’s happening in your life and relationships, let’s meet for a session!